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Latin America

Our Family Keeps Growing

Group of athletes and representatives standing together.
Strategic alliance between the Mexican Olympics Movement and Special Olympics Mexico Sports equipment delivery ceremony Appointment of Special Olympics Mexico Ambassadors.
Athletes

Athlete Leaders Step Up for a Historic Regional Athlete Congress

A black and white image shows the Special Olympics North America logo alongside the words "2026 Regional Athlete Congress".
Talk a little with the athlete leaders going to the Special Olympics North America Athlete Congress in Michigan, and you will notice they have some things in common.
Videos

Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027

Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027
Significant progress has been made in preparation for the upcoming Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027. Delegations came together with athletes, the Local Organizing Committee, and Chile’s Minister of Sports, Natalia Duco, and worked intensively in Santiago for three consecutive days to advance preparations for one of the largest sporting events on the planet and the most important in terms of inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which will celebrate its 17th edition.

Lucia Talarcikova

Lucia Talarcikova - SOEE, Slovakia - Global Youth Leadership Council
Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia
Press Releases

Starkey and Healthy Hearing Serve Over 2,200 Athletes at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

Starkey, World Games Berlin 2023 and Special Olympics logos.
Starkey Cares has partnered with Special Olympics International to increase access to hearing health services worldwide for Special Olympics athletes

Sibi Vidyadharan Chandrabhanu

Sibi Vidyadharan Chandrabhanu, Badminton Unified Sport Delegate
Badminton Unified Sport Delegate - United Arab Emirates
Athletes

Shared Dreams, One Goal: Serbia’s Unified Volleyball Teams Make Their Mark in Poland

By Karini Viranna , October 09, 2025
The Two Serbian Teams pose together in the arena
Two Serbian athletes—separated by age but united by the game—proudly represented their country.
Community Impact

Training Takes Center Stage in South Africa

By Carolyn Phillips, October 19, 2018
Participants from the Africa Region and Special Olympics International representatives pose for a group photo. Special Olympics 50th anniversary banners stand on either side of the groups back row.
Youth from SO Africa Programs came together to exchange informative and creative strategies on how to increase youth engagement and involvement in Special Olympics at the very first Youth Activation Conference.
Community Impact

Amy Wiesenhutter Impacts Entire Community with Undeniable Spirit and Passion for Special Olympics

By RJ Nealon, July 29, 2021
Coach Amy standing between two athletes outside.
Gazing into the camera with her genuine smile, Amy Wiesenhutter shares the story of how she found her passion for coaching Special Olympics Texas through mentor Patsy Reyna Henry's considerable influence on her life.
Community Impact

Marquel Russell Shines at USA Games, Eyes 2027 Special Olympics World Games in Santiago

By RJ Nealon, June 29, 2026
Marquel Russell, a Special Olympics Kansas athlete, sprints ahead of competitors in the 100m final at the 2026 USA Games, building a clear lead.
Marquel Russell stands near the starting line and does a box jump to relax his muscles.
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